Bakst

American  

[bahkst] / bɑkst /

noun

1. Léon Nikolaevich 1866–1924, Russian painter and designer.

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Bakst British  

/ bakst /

noun

1. Leon Nikolayevich (lɪˈɔn nikaˈlajɪvitʃ). 1866–1924, Russian painter and stage designer, noted particularly for his richly coloured sets for Diaghilev's Ballet Russe (1909–21)

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Example Sentences

“We actually have to work our capacity to be with the needs of others,” Bakst said.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Daren Bakst is a senior research fellow specializing in environmental policy and regulation for The Heritage Foundation.

From Washington Times • Jan. 11, 2023

“Pregnant workers were falling through the cracks with our existing laws,” said Dina Bakst, co-founder of A Better Balance, a legal advocacy nonprofit that helped draft the bill.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022

“It doesn’t mean anything improper’s been done,” said Bakst.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2021

She explained her work; outlined the theory of sensuous and esthetic dancing; mentioned the backgrounds of Bakst and the glories of Nijinsky; told her ambition to teach the New Dancing to children.

From The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life by Lewis, Sinclair